Reduce Risk of Accidental Poisoning
Thursday, 30 March 2023
by Max Menius
Over 2 million accidental poisonings are reported annually in the United States. According to the American Association of Poison Control Centers, 93 percent of poisonings happen at home, and 45 percent involve children under the age of 6. The majority of fatal poisonings occur among adults. Poisons are substances that, in a high enough quantity,
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Build Your Heart Health
Wednesday, 15 February 2023
by Max Menius
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the USA and February is American heart health month. The term cardiovascular disease or CVD is the blanket term used to describe diseases of the heart and blood vessels. The most common type of heart disease in the United States is coronary artery disease or CAD.
The ADS Newsletter August 2022
Wednesday, 17 August 2022
by Max Menius
Welcome to the August 2022 ADS Newsletter! ADS’ Prevention & Early Intervention Department has been hard at work collecting useful information and sharing that with kids, teens, families, and members of the community. In the newsletter below, you will find great information on overdose prevention, getting immunized & staying healthy, as well as properly disposing